Cape Times 2023-12-18

The world of food is constantly evolving, as new trends emerge and new ingredients are placed in the spotlight. But 2023 has also seen a shortage of basic food items, forcing consumers, as well as the industry as a whole, to adapt to an unpredictable and constantly changing market. But this hasn't stopped the dynamic and adaptable sector from finding food innovations. To highlight all of this, we have unpacked the biggest South African food stories for 2023. Egg and poultry meat shortage These two food items are a staple in many South African households, while also being a vital part of restaurants and the hospitality industry at large. And while experts believe that the egg and poultry shortages, which the nation experienced over the past few months, are currently…

Put on your apron and prepare your kitchen, because it is time to get busy. Every year, an abundance of new cookbooks is published, and it can be overwhelming trying to find the right one to add to your collection. The good news is that below we have some of the best of the latest cookbooks. Be sure to check them out. Bringing It Home by The Chilli Chocolate Chefs This was the fourth cookbook by “The Chilli Chocolate Chefs” Faatimah and Zainab Paruk, and it was popular in the year 2023. Bringing It Home came about when the sisters decided to go on holiday to get their creative energies flowing, giving themselves space to dream, and visualising a recipe book that they would be proud of. The buzzwords during…

From year-end functions to Christmas lunches, this time of the year, gatherings are centred around lots of food and booze. This is a time when most of us overindulge and make unhealthy choices, leaving us with a few extra kilograms to shake off in the new year. While it might be hard, by making simple yet effective adjustments to your approach to the festivities, you can still maintain your overall wellbeing and make this party season a balanced and enjoyable experience. Here are tips on how you can get through the festive season without gaining those unwanted extra kilos. Adopt a balanced approach The key to eating healthily during the festive season lies in balance. It’s essential to strike a harmony between enjoying your favourite festive foods and fuelling your…

When actor and entrepreneur Thapelo Mokoena announced his new venture into the restaurant business, it was greeted with applause from his fellow celebs. The joint project was the brainchild of Mokoena and his close friends Milan Cerimaj, The Kambulas and Mix FM. Molitva Orthodox Mediterranean opened its doors in 2021, and the producer wanted it to be an oasis for those seeking an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. It’s probably the reason for them choosing the Cradle of Humankind as the setting for their restaurant. “The idea for Moltiva was birthed out of creating experiences for people travelling in and around Joburg,” Mokoena told Drum Magazine during a previous interview. In the years that followed, the eatery appeared to be the “in-spot” for local celebrities.…

THE SA Legal Practice Council’s attempt to have a candidate attorney’s name struck from the roll – for misconduct – was unsuccessful at the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) while the finalisation of the attorney’s disciplinary inquiry is still pending. The matter was dismissed and struck from the court roll due to it being moot. The disciplinary inquiry against attorney Lebohang Mokhele had established prima facie evidence of trust fund shortages in Mokhele’s trust account following complaints from the public. Investigations by the Legal Practice Council (LPC) so far have established alleged serious misconduct and evidence of a trust shortage in at least two matters. Investigations continue. Mokhele has been suspended from legal practice, and the LPC sought from the Free State Division of the High Court, Bloemfontein, to have…

THE ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has said the future of former president Jacob Zuma in the party will be decided by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC). The party, which had been hoping to have Zuma lead its campaign in the province for the 2024 national government elections, was stunned on Saturday after Zuma announced that he will not be voting for the ANC and instead associated himself with a new party called uMkhonto weSizwe. Zuma said he was disillusioned with the ANC and he would not vote for it but said he is not leaving the party. The leaders of uMkhonto weSizwe told a broadcast channel that they have engaged Zuma and he has indicated that he was willing to stand as a presidential candidate, but added that those have…